Explain the part pilgrimage plays in the religious life of Christians. In your answer include reference to the pilgrimages you have mentioned above.

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Explain the part pilgrimage plays in the religious life of Christians. In your answer include reference to the pilgrimages you have mentioned above.

(14 marks 350-525 words)

Pilgrimage plays an important part in the life of some Christians. Thos who are lucky enough to go on a pilgrimage during their lifetime would visit places such as Lourdes, or Taizé in order for them to feel closer to God.

Probably the most well known place of pilgrimage is Lourdes, it is well known for its story, which tells us that a poor young girl called Bernadette was collecting wood for a fire when Our Lady appeared to her, she reappeared on a number of occasions and Bernadette was told by Mary to dig in a specific rock where she found a spring, which still runs to this day.

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During their time at Lourdes the pilgrims are encouraged to pray and build up a stronger relationship with God, they are given an opportunity to do this during the many masses that take place each day. Also, people who are not ill like to go to Lourdes and volunteer to help the sick. The men who volunteer are given the title ‘Brancardier’ which is French for stretcher-bearer, these people help to transport the sick from place to place, like taking them from hotel to church, or to the grotto or to processions.

The women volunteers take up the task of ...

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